DEATH: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JKF6-P6G
First Name: Hermas
Middle Name: B
Last Name: Knight
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 30 December 1908
Social Security Number: 037-09-4501
Place of Issuance: Rhode Island
Last Residence: Kent, Rhode Island
Zip Code of Last Residence: 02889
Death Date: 26 May 1997
Estimated Age at Death: 89
Collection: United States Social Security Death Index

Mary E. TILLINGHAST was born on 9 Jan 1912. She died on 10 Mar 2002 in Kent County, Rhode Island. She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island. Mary married (MRIN:3439) Hermas Bedard KNIGHT.

DEATH: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VSZ4-HZ9
First Name: Verton
Middle Name:
Last Name: Knight
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 25 June 1923
Social Security Number: 039-05-1276
Place of Issuance: Rhode island
Last Residence: Coventry, Kent, Rhode island
Zip Code of Last Residence: 02816
Death Date: 28 November 2004
Estimated Age at Death: 81
Collection: United States Social Security Death Index

OBITUARY: VERTON L. KNIGHT - Coventry
01:00 AM EST on Friday, December 3, 2004
VERTON L. KNIGHT, 81, of Three M. Road, a retired produce manager and kosher specialist, died Sunday in Haven Health Center.
He was the husband of Charlotte J. (Faxon) Knight. Born in Coventry, a son of the late Elisha and Hermine (Bedard) Knight, he had lived in the town for many years. Mr. Knight retired in 1979 from the A&P Tea Co., as a produce manager; he had received many awards for service during his 30 years with the company.
He also had served the Jewish communities of Rhode Island and Connecticut, as a kosher specialist.
Mr. Knight was an Army veteran of World War II.
A Native American, he was a member of the Algonquin Tribe of Canada.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Charlene L. Dillon of Exeter and Beverly G. Knight of Monterey, Tenn. He was the brother of the late Hermas and Ermes Knight and Reitha Bedard.
The funeral service and burial will be private.

Charlotte J. FAXON was born on 22 Jul 1920. She died on 26 Mar 2005 in Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island. Charlotte married (MRIN:3442) Verton L. KNIGHT.

DEATH: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VSM5-9XS
First Name: Charlotte
Middle Name: J
Last Name: Knight
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 22 July 1920
Social Security Number: 036-14-2413
Place of Issuance: Rhode island
Last Residence: Coventry, Kent, Rhode island
Zip Code of Last Residence: 02816
Death Date: 26 March 2005
Estimated Age at Death: 85
Collection: United States Social Security Death Index

William Owen YEAW [Parents] was born on 30 Mar 1792 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. He died on 20 Mar 1836 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. He was buried in Yeaw Lot, Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. William married (MRIN:3443) Sally KNIGHT.

LAND: The Yaw -Yeaw Family in America
The Yaw - Yeaw Family Society
1962 Page 9
William Yeaw purchased land in Scriba Patent, Oswego Co.,N.Y., 1823
In 1830 William and Sally (Knight) Yeaw deeded land in Oswego Co., to Mary Brownell, probably the same above mentioned land.

BIOGRAPHY: The Yaw -Yeaw Family in America
The Yaw - Yeaw Family Society
1962 Page 149
Will of Gideon Brownell; 1827, " to daughter Nancy Yeaw one dollar after decease of her mother and to have a home with her mother together with her three children as long as she remains single and in case she outlives her mother she shall still have a home there as long as she remains single."

From the above it is clear that Nancy Brownell had m. William Yeaw and in 1827 was divorced from him after having three children. She d. in 1828 and the three were left in the care of their grandmother. In 1823 Wm. Yeaw-4 (David-3, Joseph-2, David-1) purchased land in the Scriba Patente, Oswego Co., N.Y. Later he returned to Scituate, R.I. and m. Sally Knight. On 3 Dec. 1830 Wm. & Sally Yeaw deeded that land to Mary Brownell, widow of Gideon & Gideon, a son, both of Oswego, Tioga Co., N.Y. The deed, was signed in Scituate, acknowledged in Washington Co., N.Y. and registered in Oswego Co., N.Y.

From the circustances it seems that William Yeaw of Scituate, R.I., was the husband of Nancy Brownell, that there was a divorce, that he left his property in N.Y., returned to R.I., and shortly thereafter deeded his N.Y. land to Mary Brownell, probably as a trust for his one surviving dau., Lucy, although the deed does not specify that.

Sally KNIGHT [Parents] was born on 12 Jul 1802 in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island. She died on 11 Aug 1871 in Providence County, Rhode Island. She was buried in Yeaw Lot, Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. Sally married (MRIN:3443) William Owen YEAW.

William SPENCER was born in 1800. William married (MRIN:3444) Sally KNIGHT in 1850.

Sally KNIGHT [Parents] was born on 12 Jul 1802 in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island. She died on 11 Aug 1871 in Providence County, Rhode Island. She was buried in Yeaw Lot, Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. Sally married (MRIN:3444) William SPENCER in 1850.

Footprints Along The Hoopee
A History of Emanuel County 1812 - 1900
James E. Dorsey
Page 83
RK0006
Transcribed by William Knight
One other slave was brought to trial in the 1850's. Identified only as "George," he was charged with "assaulting a free white person with intend to murder." The original indictment was quashed, but a new one was later filed. The jury found him guilty, but did recommend mercy. He was sentenced to serve a term of six months in the Emanuel County jail. While there, he was to be given 50 lashes with a whip per week. At the end of his sentence he would be branded with the letter "M" on his right cheek and then be delivered to his owner, Rufus Knight. The sentence was harsh by today's standard, but his offense-attacking a white person-could be a capital crime. In this sense he was lucky to fare as well as he did. Another element in George's "light' sentence was the fact that slaves were valuable items of property. If a slave were killed, his owner would suffer a definite material loss. By imposing a tough sentence-yet one short of death-the court could punish the offender and still protect the owner's invenstment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
September 26, 1856
Prisoner arrained and the following sentence passed Where upon it is considered and adjudged by the court that you George be taken hence to the common jail of Emanuel County and there confined for and during the space of six months, that you do recieve during that time, on each Tuesday during said imprisonment between the hours of ten and twelve in the morning fifty lashes on your bare back to be infliated by the sheriff of said county or his deputy at the door of the jail; that at the expiration of said six months you be branded on your right cheek with the letter M, and then delivered to your owner Rufus Knight, and it is further considered and ajudged that the said Rufus Knight your owner do pay all costs and expenses attending your prosecution, conviction and punishment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
Transcribed by William Knight
RK0016-RK0016A-RK0016B-RK0016C
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder
Defendent being arrained - pleads not guilty

Effingham County Clerk of the Superior Court
Effingham County Deed and Mortgage Record
Book L 1823 - 1828 Page 490/491
Transcribed by William Custer Knight (RK0012)
State of Georgia, Chatham County
December 3, 1827
W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt To Clem Powers
Know all men by these presents that we William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt, all of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty One Dollars and Fifty Cents, to us in hand paid by Clem Powers of the County of Effingham and state aforesaid, and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt where is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and of these presents so bargain and sell to the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns, two negroe or mulato girl slaves the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy with the future increase of their or either of their bodies. To have and to hold said bargained property to him the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns forever. And we the said William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt for ourselves our heirs executors and Administrators all and singular the said bargained property unto the said Clem Powers, his heirs and assign against us and our heirs and against all and every other person and persons whatever shall and will warrant and defend by these presents. In witness whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals this third day of December in the year of our lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Seven. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt A true copy from the original this 9th day of January 1828 The words "with the future increase of their or either of the bodies" underlined before signing.
(Signed) C. Powers - William Garbeth

ESTATE: Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Wednesday, March 21, 1866
Emanuel County: R.B. Knight apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause , if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm

Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, August 15, 1866
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: All those indebted to the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make imeediate payment of present their notes for
payment.
(Signed) R.B. Knight,Adm.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the
Record of Appraisements
1858 to 1875 Page 179
RK0007
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Inventory and appraisment contined of the estate
of Rufus Knight, deceased
66 head of Cattle at $10.00 per head 66.00
13 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 26.00
27 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 54.00
25 head of Sheep at $ 2.00 per head 50.00
Lot of land being in Thomas County 490 acres 200.00
Lot of land being in Houston County 202 1/2 100.00
Different lots of land being in
Emanuel County about 1000 acres 2000.00
Lot of land being in Lumpkin County 40 acres 40.00

Georgia, Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator the above and forgoing contains a true appraisment of the goods chattles and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. With the best of our understanding and belief given under our hands and official signature this August 17th, 1866
(Signed)
James Stevens
William Stevens
Littleton Grubbs

Washington County Georgia
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Wednesday, November 28, 1866
Emanuel County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county one month from this date, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Rufus Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
1866 Rufus T. Knight
To Estate of Rufus Knight
Recd, from B. Richard for 5 head cattle $73.00
By cash for ladder 5 50/100 5.50
3 Lbs of wool 1.00 1 quart syrup .25 1.25
Received from Burough for ????? 5.00
By cash 5.00 5.00
For Fodder 2.75 2.75
Of B.W. Johnson in exchange of oven 18.00
Per the amount received and value of two bale ?? 228.75

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the record of Appraisements 1858 - 1875
Transcribed by William Custer Knight - 02/18/05

Inventory and appraisement of Est. of Rufus Knight
RK0009
February 14, 1866

The above contains only a partial appraisal of the est. of Rufus Knight deceased the stock cattle and sheep not being appraised the administrator thinking is would not be of interest of the ------ to have the court & appraisor.
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

State of Georgia
Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator. The above and forgoing contains a true appraisement of the goods chattle and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. To the best of our judgement and understanding given under our hand and official signature this February 14, 1866.
(signed) James Stephenus Littlefin Crop (?) William ?

I do hereby certify that the above appraisers was sworn to perform their duty - as appraisers according to law this the 14th day of February 1866,
(signed) James Stephens J.P.

A full inventory and schedule of many Books of Accounts & C of Rufus Knight deceased never in ---- have been produced to me which can be sufficiently accounted, but when there is a just and true account of which will be reimbursed by and this Feb 14 1866,
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
RK0009
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Sale list of portion of the perishable property of the estate of Rufus Knight Desc.

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Smith, James F. The Cherokee Land Lottery, Containing a Numerical List of the Names of the Fortunate Drawers in Said Lottery. New York: - , 1838.

Emanuel County Probate Court
RK0004
Land Plat Records Page 19
Georgia - Emanuel County
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Scale of 10 chains per. Inch.
Warrant dated the 10th of January 1848, and surveyed The 6th of December 1849 for Rufus Knight who resided in this state, A tract of forty two and half acres bounded as the above plat represents.
Advertised the 1st of April 1850
Surveyed by George W. Clifton
Certified by James H. Edenfield
(Signed) Matthew Coleman
(Signed) Rodolphus B. Knight

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0015
October Term 1854
The Grand Jury selected and sworn and empaneled to serve at the present term of the court make the following presentments to wit we find our jail in good order and neatly kept, we find no necessity for leving any additional tax for the ensueing year, we further consider our roads in good order and our bridges (likewise) also as far as our knowledge extends we have further proceeded to make out a list of poor children and have returned the same to the ordinary of said county. We have no further presentments to make further than this body presents their thanks to his honor the judge of said court for his most kind and cordial treatment
to them during the present term to the states attorney.
Rufus Knight Foreman
Britain Scott

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next,
will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County,
within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also

825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr.,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also

1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions
or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also

444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also

300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, April 27, 1859
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff, files to sell property of Charles McColloughs to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Rufus Knight; also property of David Griffin in favor of Superior Court; also, property of Thomas Smith in favor of William Hull; also, property of Seaborn Mosely in favor of Stephen Fendley; also, property of R. L. Pughley in favor of William W. Padget; also, property of S.M. Williams in favor of William S. Thompson.

Central Georgian
May 4, 1849

Legal Advertisments

Emanuel Sheriff's Sale

Will be sold before the Court-house door in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, on the first Tuesday in June next, within the legal hours of sale the following property to-wit:

Two tracts of pine land, on containing 700 acres more or less lying on Bakers Branch, adjoining Millers and others. One other tract containing 286 acres more or less, adjoining lands of David Griffin and others, all levied on as the property of Charles McColloughs, to satisfy three Superior Court fi fas in favor of Rufus Knight and others, vs. Charles McColloughs. Property pointed out by defendant.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 100 acres of pine land more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, and ajoining Charles McCollough and others, levied on and the property of David Griffin, to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of the officers of the Court, vs. David Griffin. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 250 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Ohoopie river, adjoining lands of Anthony Phillips, and others, with improvement, thereon, levied on the property of Thomas Smith, to satisfy two Superior Court fi fas, in favor of William Hail and others, vs. Thomas Smith. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 300 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, adjoining James Godby and others, levied on as the property of Seaborn Mosley, to satisfy one Inferior Court fi fa in favor of Stephen Pendley, vs. Seaborn Mosley and William L. Mosley. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold two tracts of pine land, one containing 404 acres, more or less, one other tract containing 101 acres, more or less, all ajoining lands of E.T. Mosley and others, all levied on as the property of R.L. Pughley to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of William W. Padger, vs. R.L. Pughley and S.M. Williams. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 278 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on Pendleton Creek, ajoining lands of R.L. Pughley and others, levied on as the property of S.M. Williams to satisfy on Inferior Court fi fa in favor of William S. Thompson, vs. S.M. Williams, Pricipal, and .
R.L. Pughley and John A. Phillips, Security, on the stay of execution. Property pointed out by the defendent.

N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff.
17tds.

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
RK0005
Rufus Knight is locate on several pages
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
January the 10 in the year of 1846.
Met in persuance to adjourment
1st on motion of Mr. Richard Edenfield,
It is ordered that all persons indetted to the
Common School of Instruction pay up the interest
due and fifty percent on the principal, also
it's furthered ordered that Clarence (?) Durden
only pay 25 per cent on what they are security
for on Wm. Godfrey's notes.
Adjorned until the second saturday in July next
this January 10 in 1846.
(Signed by the following)
J.P. Stevens Con
John Roundtree Con
Richard Edenfield Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
Rufus Knight Con
B.S. Saul Con

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
April 19 in the year of 1847
Met in persuance to adjournment
On motion of J.P. Stevens it is ordered
that the Treasurer present notes in
payment of school accounts if there is
no other funds in hand.
(Signed by the following)
John Roundtree Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
J.P. Stevens Con
B.S. Raul Con
John Gillis Con
Rufus Knight Con

Bill,
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, it is the flu not a cold. Anyway, I have at the top of the document that it was from Emanuel Co. Will Book A&B 1815-1907. I spoke to my sister tonight and she said she does not remember ever checking Emanuel Co. But that is what is in her handwriting. She is going to check tomorrow, her copy of Effingham Co., Georgia Annals which has quite a few Knights listed in that. Let me ask you if these names sound familiar to you in your searching. I have a copy of a deed from Deed Book L page 490 Effingham Co., Ga. but the entry states Chatham Co., W. Gaddy, Rufus Knight, C.R. Tondee & W.A. Prevatt to Clem Powers for two negores or Mulato girls the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy C.R. Tondee was my 3th Great Grand father, I believe William Prevatte married Sarah Gaddy, daughter of Martha Gaddy Hollinger Speirs and This W. Gaddy could have been Sarah's brother, Martha's son. I have a tremendous amount of information on some of these lines, but I have not been working genealogy for some time, I am presently working on a History of a Georgia Regiment from the Civil War. So I put my genealogy on a back burner about 7 yrs ago, but still try to keep it active thru the mail list, just to have some memory when I get back to it if I ever get the book published. Do you know the Knights were in Edgefield Co., S.C. at one time? At least I believe I saw something earlier today when going through my files. I do know several of my family surnames were there and traveled down into Georgia together. I apologize for being so sketchy, but this flu really has me empty headed. When I am feeling better I will try to get together some info to send you. You mentioned you search the Emanuel Co. records, did you search the Effingham, Chatham Co. and Richmond Co, (Augusta, Ga.) That was the travel pattern they followed from S.C.
Will email later.
Linda

BIOGRAPHY: Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0013
April 17, 1854
Georgia, Emanuel County
To the Hon. W.W. Hall one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of State The undersigned certifies that he has for a number of years been aquainted with Mr. Willis L. Denny that he is of good Moral Character and has for twelve months past studied law in the office and under the supervision of the undersigned.
April 17th, 1854
(Signed) R Knight
Atty at Law

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, April 9, 1839
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Rufus Knight applies for letters of administration of the estate of James Grayum, late of said county, deceased.
(Signed) Joseph Tipton, C.C.O.

LAND: Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also
825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr., to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also
1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also
444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also
300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

CENSUS: 1830 Census - 57th District Emanuel County, Georgia
Under Rufus Knight in the Males Section it shows
1 - Under 5 This may be Rodolphus his exact birth date not known
1 - 20 to 30
1 - 30 to 40 This would be Rufus

CEMETERY: A Tombstone Registry of Emanuel County, Georgia
by Dorsey Page 191
Knight Cemetery
Drive West from Midville towards Coleman Lake. Pass the road to Coleman Lake. Just past the first road to the left, there will be a driveway across a field to the right. The cemetery is in a field about a 1/4 mile down this road.

Mariah GADDY [Parents] was born in 1803. She died on 3 Jan 1840 in Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia. Mariah married (MRIN:3445) Rufus KNIGHT on 24 Jul 1822 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia.

OBITUARY: Southern Recorder, Milledgeville,,Georgia
Tuesday, January 28, 1840
MGK0001/MGK0001A
Transcribed by William Custer Knight 2/23/05
Found in the files of the Russell Library
Departed this life in Emanuel County, on the 3d day of January, of a severe and protracted illness, which she bore with a Christian fortitude and resignation, Mrs. Mariah Knight, consort of Rufus Knight, Esq., in the 36th year of her age. The death of this estimable lady is sincerely regretted in the neighborhood in which she lived, endeared to all by the strongest ties of friendship and affection, mild, benevolent, and condescending, ever ready to relieve the distressed and needy, and to administer comfort and consolation to the afflicted. He conduct through life was characterized by humanity, and a desire to promote the welfare and happiness of those around her. In the relation of parent and wife, she discharged her duty with the most purictilious exactness, endeavoring by precept and example to infuse into the hearts of her children the most, scrupulous regard for those virtues which elevate the character and lead to honor and distinction. She has left a husband and five children to mourn her untimely death.

Rodolphus Blackmar KNIGHT was born in 1831 in Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia. He died on 9 Apr 1873 in Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia. He was buried on 13 Apr 1873 in Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia.

Sandersville Herald
Friday Morning Edition
May 16, 1873
Transcribed by William Custer Knight 2/17/05
Georgia, Emanuel County
by John C. Coleman, Ordinary
Whereas Thos. B. Felder makes application for permanent letters of Administration upon the estate of R.B. Knight, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office on or before the first Monday in June next, and show cause if any they have why said Letters should not be granted.

Sandersville Herald
Friday Morning Editio
October 17, 1873
Transcribed by William Custer Knight 2/17/05
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
In pursuance of an order of the court of Ordinary of Emanuel County, will be sold before the Court-house door in Swainsboro, in said county, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December next, one tract of land, known as the Knight old place, containing seven hundred acres, more or less. Also, one other tract of land, known as the Colman tract, containing four hundred acres, more or less. Said tracts of land lying in the 57th district, G. M., of said county, on and near the Ogeeche river, ajoining each other, 2 ½ miles from Station No. 9 ½ C.R.R., and well improved. Being the entire real estate of R.B. Knight,deceased. Sold as the property of R.B. Knight, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.
(Sold to To
J.A. Bresson for 400 Acres for $810.00
One tract containing 700 Acres To Francis O. Knight $1925.00)
Terms: One third cash, one third credit to first day of January, 1875, and one third credit to first day of January, 1876, with interest at ten percent per annum from date, and mortgage on the land.
John C. McMillan, Administrator
October 17, 1873 - tds

Washington County Georgia
Sandersville Herald
Wednesday, June 4, 1862
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
FIFTY-SIXTH REGIMENT
The following is the organization of the 56th Regiment, Georgia Volunteers, now at Camp Way, on the White Bluff, Shell Road.

Transcribed 29 July 2010
William Custer Knight
Originals on file.
State of Georgia Sept 4th 1865
Honorable James Spere Attorney General N. L.
Your petitioner has the honor to represent that he is a citizen of Emanuel County State of Georgia, and was born in said county and state, and has resided herein ever since, and further represent that he comes within the (1st) first exception in the proclamation of his Excellency the President of the United States of May 29, 1865. He would further state, that he was opposed secession – that he advocated and urged a convention of all the States he firmly believing if this could be done the supposed aggreiveances of the turbulent States would have been appeased – that seccession and civil war could have been avoided, and that the union of our farthers would have remained inviolate and intact. Upon this platform petitioner ran as a candidate to represent his county in the state convention which was convened for Georgia to decide what she would do and was defeated. Petitioner would farther state the he is under thirty five years of age
State of Georgia
Emanuel County
This day personally appeared before me, the undersigned the Ordinary in and for the county and State aforesaid, the above named petitioner, and subscribes and under oath to the foregoing petition.
James D. Kennady
Ordinary Emanuel Co., Georgia
State of Georgia

OBITUARY: The Waynesboro News
Waynesboro,Burke,Georgia
January 25, 1859
"ALONZO L. KNIGHT, died on January 14th, 1859, at the house of his father, Mr. Rufus Knight, in Emanuel county, in the 21st year of his age.
Possessed of a mild and amiable disposition, those noble traits of character which shines brightest, where the possessor is most known - it is not surprising that he had many friends, and was emphatically the loved one at home. As a son he was dutiful and obedient; as a brother he was kind and affectionate; as a pupil in school, the writer of this obituary always found him obedient to the rules of school. He possessed no ordinary mind, and would have made a useful man had his physical strength equaled his mental faculties. He often said to me, while under my training, that his desires were that he might be a great man, and if study and attention would accomplish this end, he would be found aspiring - his motto was onward."
The citizens of Summersville, where he spent a large portion of his time at school, will remember, no doubt, his valedictory, which brought tears from many an eye, and when it was prophesized that he would day become distinguished for his abilities. But, alas! disease took hold and paralyzed his energies. His disease being protracted, he had time for meditation and prayer, which, it is to be hoped he improved. But little was gathered from him in relation to his state of mind and prospects of the future; but enough in connection with his previous history to warrant his kindred and friends in enteraining the consoling assurance that his end was peace to mourn his early removal from a sphere of extended usefulness.

Thus, like leaves on trees the race of man is found,
Now, green in youth, now withering on the ground,
Another race the following age supplies,
They fall successing and successing rise,
So, generations in their course decay-
So flourish, then, when those have passed away.

Rufus KNIGHT [Parents] was born on 26 Apr 1796 in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island. He died in Feb 1866 in Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia. Rufus married (MRIN:3446) Margaret MCMILLAN on 12 Dec 1844 in Jefferson County, Georgia.

Footprints Along The Hoopee
A History of Emanuel County 1812 - 1900
James E. Dorsey
Page 83
RK0006
Transcribed by William Knight
One other slave was brought to trial in the 1850's. Identified only as "George," he was charged with "assaulting a free white person with intend to murder." The original indictment was quashed, but a new one was later filed. The jury found him guilty, but did recommend mercy. He was sentenced to serve a term of six months in the Emanuel County jail. While there, he was to be given 50 lashes with a whip per week. At the end of his sentence he would be branded with the letter "M" on his right cheek and then be delivered to his owner, Rufus Knight. The sentence was harsh by today's standard, but his offense-attacking a white person-could be a capital crime. In this sense he was lucky to fare as well as he did. Another element in George's "light' sentence was the fact that slaves were valuable items of property. If a slave were killed, his owner would suffer a definite material loss. By imposing a tough sentence-yet one short of death-the court could punish the offender and still protect the owner's invenstment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
September 26, 1856
Prisoner arrained and the following sentence passed Where upon it is considered and adjudged by the court that you George be taken hence to the common jail of Emanuel County and there confined for and during the space of six months, that you do recieve during that time, on each Tuesday during said imprisonment between the hours of ten and twelve in the morning fifty lashes on your bare back to be infliated by the sheriff of said county or his deputy at the door of the jail; that at the expiration of said six months you be branded on your right cheek with the letter M, and then delivered to your owner Rufus Knight, and it is further considered and ajudged that the said Rufus Knight your owner do pay all costs and expenses attending your prosecution, conviction and punishment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
Transcribed by William Knight
RK0016-RK0016A-RK0016B-RK0016C
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder
Defendent being arrained - pleads not guilty

Effingham County Clerk of the Superior Court
Effingham County Deed and Mortgage Record
Book L 1823 - 1828 Page 490/491
Transcribed by William Custer Knight (RK0012)
State of Georgia, Chatham County
December 3, 1827
W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt To Clem Powers
Know all men by these presents that we William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt, all of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty One Dollars and Fifty Cents, to us in hand paid by Clem Powers of the County of Effingham and state aforesaid, and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt where is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and of these presents so bargain and sell to the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns, two negroe or mulato girl slaves the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy with the future increase of their or either of their bodies. To have and to hold said bargained property to him the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns forever. And we the said William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt for ourselves our heirs executors and Administrators all and singular the said bargained property unto the said Clem Powers, his heirs and assign against us and our heirs and against all and every other person and persons whatever shall and will warrant and defend by these presents. In witness whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals this third day of December in the year of our lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Seven. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt A true copy from the original this 9th day of January 1828 The words "with the future increase of their or either of the bodies" underlined before signing.
(Signed) C. Powers - William Garbeth

ESTATE: Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Wednesday, March 21, 1866
Emanuel County: R.B. Knight apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause , if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm

Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, August 15, 1866
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: All those indebted to the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make imeediate payment of present their notes for
payment.
(Signed) R.B. Knight,Adm.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the
Record of Appraisements
1858 to 1875 Page 179
RK0007
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Inventory and appraisment contined of the estate
of Rufus Knight, deceased
66 head of Cattle at $10.00 per head 66.00
13 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 26.00
27 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 54.00
25 head of Sheep at $ 2.00 per head 50.00
Lot of land being in Thomas County 490 acres 200.00
Lot of land being in Houston County 202 1/2 100.00
Different lots of land being in
Emanuel County about 1000 acres 2000.00
Lot of land being in Lumpkin County 40 acres 40.00

Georgia, Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator the above and forgoing contains a true appraisment of the goods chattles and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. With the best of our understanding and belief given under our hands and official signature this August 17th, 1866
(Signed)
James Stevens
William Stevens
Littleton Grubbs

Washington County Georgia
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Wednesday, November 28, 1866
Emanuel County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county one month from this date, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Rufus Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
1866 Rufus T. Knight
To Estate of Rufus Knight
Recd, from B. Richard for 5 head cattle $73.00
By cash for ladder 5 50/100 5.50
3 Lbs of wool 1.00 1 quart syrup .25 1.25
Received from Burough for ????? 5.00
By cash 5.00 5.00
For Fodder 2.75 2.75
Of B.W. Johnson in exchange of oven 18.00
Per the amount received and value of two bale ?? 228.75

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the record of Appraisements 1858 - 1875
Transcribed by William Custer Knight - 02/18/05

Inventory and appraisement of Est. of Rufus Knight
RK0009
February 14, 1866

The above contains only a partial appraisal of the est. of Rufus Knight deceased the stock cattle and sheep not being appraised the administrator thinking is would not be of interest of the ------ to have the court & appraisor.
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

State of Georgia
Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator. The above and forgoing contains a true appraisement of the goods chattle and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. To the best of our judgement and understanding given under our hand and official signature this February 14, 1866.
(signed) James Stephenus Littlefin Crop (?) William ?

I do hereby certify that the above appraisers was sworn to perform their duty - as appraisers according to law this the 14th day of February 1866,
(signed) James Stephens J.P.

A full inventory and schedule of many Books of Accounts & C of Rufus Knight deceased never in ---- have been produced to me which can be sufficiently accounted, but when there is a just and true account of which will be reimbursed by and this Feb 14 1866,
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
RK0009
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Sale list of portion of the perishable property of the estate of Rufus Knight Desc.

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Smith, James F. The Cherokee Land Lottery, Containing a Numerical List of the Names of the Fortunate Drawers in Said Lottery. New York: - , 1838.

Emanuel County Probate Court
RK0004
Land Plat Records Page 19
Georgia - Emanuel County
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Scale of 10 chains per. Inch.
Warrant dated the 10th of January 1848, and surveyed The 6th of December 1849 for Rufus Knight who resided in this state, A tract of forty two and half acres bounded as the above plat represents.
Advertised the 1st of April 1850
Surveyed by George W. Clifton
Certified by James H. Edenfield
(Signed) Matthew Coleman
(Signed) Rodolphus B. Knight

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0015
October Term 1854
The Grand Jury selected and sworn and empaneled to serve at the present term of the court make the following presentments to wit we find our jail in good order and neatly kept, we find no necessity for leving any additional tax for the ensueing year, we further consider our roads in good order and our bridges (likewise) also as far as our knowledge extends we have further proceeded to make out a list of poor children and have returned the same to the ordinary of said county. We have no further presentments to make further than this body presents their thanks to his honor the judge of said court for his most kind and cordial treatment
to them during the present term to the states attorney.
Rufus Knight Foreman
Britain Scott

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next,
will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County,
within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also

825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr.,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also

1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions
or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also

444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also

300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, April 27, 1859
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff, files to sell property of Charles McColloughs to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Rufus Knight; also property of David Griffin in favor of Superior Court; also, property of Thomas Smith in favor of William Hull; also, property of Seaborn Mosely in favor of Stephen Fendley; also, property of R. L. Pughley in favor of William W. Padget; also, property of S.M. Williams in favor of William S. Thompson.

Central Georgian
May 4, 1849

Legal Advertisments

Emanuel Sheriff's Sale

Will be sold before the Court-house door in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, on the first Tuesday in June next, within the legal hours of sale the following property to-wit:

Two tracts of pine land, on containing 700 acres more or less lying on Bakers Branch, adjoining Millers and others. One other tract containing 286 acres more or less, adjoining lands of David Griffin and others, all levied on as the property of Charles McColloughs, to satisfy three Superior Court fi fas in favor of Rufus Knight and others, vs. Charles McColloughs. Property pointed out by defendant.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 100 acres of pine land more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, and ajoining Charles McCollough and others, levied on and the property of David Griffin, to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of the officers of the Court, vs. David Griffin. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 250 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Ohoopie river, adjoining lands of Anthony Phillips, and others, with improvement, thereon, levied on the property of Thomas Smith, to satisfy two Superior Court fi fas, in favor of William Hail and others, vs. Thomas Smith. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 300 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, adjoining James Godby and others, levied on as the property of Seaborn Mosley, to satisfy one Inferior Court fi fa in favor of Stephen Pendley, vs. Seaborn Mosley and William L. Mosley. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold two tracts of pine land, one containing 404 acres, more or less, one other tract containing 101 acres, more or less, all ajoining lands of E.T. Mosley and others, all levied on as the property of R.L. Pughley to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of William W. Padger, vs. R.L. Pughley and S.M. Williams. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 278 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on Pendleton Creek, ajoining lands of R.L. Pughley and others, levied on as the property of S.M. Williams to satisfy on Inferior Court fi fa in favor of William S. Thompson, vs. S.M. Williams, Pricipal, and .
R.L. Pughley and John A. Phillips, Security, on the stay of execution. Property pointed out by the defendent.

N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff.
17tds.

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
RK0005
Rufus Knight is locate on several pages
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
January the 10 in the year of 1846.
Met in persuance to adjourment
1st on motion of Mr. Richard Edenfield,
It is ordered that all persons indetted to the
Common School of Instruction pay up the interest
due and fifty percent on the principal, also
it's furthered ordered that Clarence (?) Durden
only pay 25 per cent on what they are security
for on Wm. Godfrey's notes.
Adjorned until the second saturday in July next
this January 10 in 1846.
(Signed by the following)
J.P. Stevens Con
John Roundtree Con
Richard Edenfield Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
Rufus Knight Con
B.S. Saul Con

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
April 19 in the year of 1847
Met in persuance to adjournment
On motion of J.P. Stevens it is ordered
that the Treasurer present notes in
payment of school accounts if there is
no other funds in hand.
(Signed by the following)
John Roundtree Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
J.P. Stevens Con
B.S. Raul Con
John Gillis Con
Rufus Knight Con

Bill,
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, it is the flu not a cold. Anyway, I have at the top of the document that it was from Emanuel Co. Will Book A&B 1815-1907. I spoke to my sister tonight and she said she does not remember ever checking Emanuel Co. But that is what is in her handwriting. She is going to check tomorrow, her copy of Effingham Co., Georgia Annals which has quite a few Knights listed in that. Let me ask you if these names sound familiar to you in your searching. I have a copy of a deed from Deed Book L page 490 Effingham Co., Ga. but the entry states Chatham Co., W. Gaddy, Rufus Knight, C.R. Tondee & W.A. Prevatt to Clem Powers for two negores or Mulato girls the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy C.R. Tondee was my 3th Great Grand father, I believe William Prevatte married Sarah Gaddy, daughter of Martha Gaddy Hollinger Speirs and This W. Gaddy could have been Sarah's brother, Martha's son. I have a tremendous amount of information on some of these lines, but I have not been working genealogy for some time, I am presently working on a History of a Georgia Regiment from the Civil War. So I put my genealogy on a back burner about 7 yrs ago, but still try to keep it active thru the mail list, just to have some memory when I get back to it if I ever get the book published. Do you know the Knights were in Edgefield Co., S.C. at one time? At least I believe I saw something earlier today when going through my files. I do know several of my family surnames were there and traveled down into Georgia together. I apologize for being so sketchy, but this flu really has me empty headed. When I am feeling better I will try to get together some info to send you. You mentioned you search the Emanuel Co. records, did you search the Effingham, Chatham Co. and Richmond Co, (Augusta, Ga.) That was the travel pattern they followed from S.C.
Will email later.
Linda

BIOGRAPHY: Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0013
April 17, 1854
Georgia, Emanuel County
To the Hon. W.W. Hall one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of State The undersigned certifies that he has for a number of years been aquainted with Mr. Willis L. Denny that he is of good Moral Character and has for twelve months past studied law in the office and under the supervision of the undersigned.
April 17th, 1854
(Signed) R Knight
Atty at Law

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, April 9, 1839
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Rufus Knight applies for letters of administration of the estate of James Grayum, late of said county, deceased.
(Signed) Joseph Tipton, C.C.O.

LAND: Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also
825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr., to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also
1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also
444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also
300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

CENSUS: 1830 Census - 57th District Emanuel County, Georgia
Under Rufus Knight in the Males Section it shows
1 - Under 5 This may be Rodolphus his exact birth date not known
1 - 20 to 30
1 - 30 to 40 This would be Rufus

CEMETERY: A Tombstone Registry of Emanuel County, Georgia
by Dorsey Page 191
Knight Cemetery
Drive West from Midville towards Coleman Lake. Pass the road to Coleman Lake. Just past the first road to the left, there will be a driveway across a field to the right. The cemetery is in a field about a 1/4 mile down this road.

Court of the Ordinary
Jefferson County, Georgia
MMK0001
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Rufus Knight and Margaret McMillan
STATE OF GEORGIA
County of Jefferson
To any Minister of the Gospel, Judge, Justice of the Inferior Court, or
Justice of the Peace, to Celebrate.
These are to authorise and permit you to join in the Honerable State of Matrimony, Rufus Knight of the one part, and Margaret McMillian of the other part, according to the Rites of your Church: Provided there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same; and this shall be your authority for so long.
Given under my hand, as Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, for the County aforesaid, this Twenty first day of November 1844.
Ebenezer Bothwell - Clerk
I do hereby Certify, that Rufus Knight and Margaret McMillian were joined together in the Holy Bans of Matrimony, by me, on the fifth day of December 1844.
Brittian Scott - J.T.C.

BIRTH: It appears from the available data that Margaret McMillan, Rufus's second wife is the mother of both girls ,that is Virginia Knight born 1846, Emanuel County, Georgia, and Valuria Knight born 1847 Emanuel County, Georgia, they were both born after the death of Mariah and before Rufus married Roxanna, both these daughters are listed on the 1850 census, only Valuria is listed on the 1860 census, have found no trace after 1860.

BIRTH: It appears from the available data that Margaret McMillan, Rufus's second wife is the mother of both girls ,that is Virginia Knight born 1846, Emanuel County, Georgia, and Valuria Knight born 1847 Emanuel County, Georgia, they were both born after the death of Mariah and before Rufus married Roxanna, both these daughters are listed on the 1850 census, only Valuria is listed on the 1860 census, have found no trace after 1860.

Footprints Along The Hoopee
A History of Emanuel County 1812 - 1900
James E. Dorsey
Page 83
RK0006
Transcribed by William Knight
One other slave was brought to trial in the 1850's. Identified only as "George," he was charged with "assaulting a free white person with intend to murder." The original indictment was quashed, but a new one was later filed. The jury found him guilty, but did recommend mercy. He was sentenced to serve a term of six months in the Emanuel County jail. While there, he was to be given 50 lashes with a whip per week. At the end of his sentence he would be branded with the letter "M" on his right cheek and then be delivered to his owner, Rufus Knight. The sentence was harsh by today's standard, but his offense-attacking a white person-could be a capital crime. In this sense he was lucky to fare as well as he did. Another element in George's "light' sentence was the fact that slaves were valuable items of property. If a slave were killed, his owner would suffer a definite material loss. By imposing a tough sentence-yet one short of death-the court could punish the offender and still protect the owner's invenstment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
September 26, 1856
Prisoner arrained and the following sentence passed Where upon it is considered and adjudged by the court that you George be taken hence to the common jail of Emanuel County and there confined for and during the space of six months, that you do recieve during that time, on each Tuesday during said imprisonment between the hours of ten and twelve in the morning fifty lashes on your bare back to be infliated by the sheriff of said county or his deputy at the door of the jail; that at the expiration of said six months you be branded on your right cheek with the letter M, and then delivered to your owner Rufus Knight, and it is further considered and ajudged that the said Rufus Knight your owner do pay all costs and expenses attending your prosecution, conviction and punishment.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
Transcribed by William Knight
RK0016-RK0016A-RK0016B-RK0016C
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
September 23,1856
The State of Georgia
V.S.
George A Negro Man Slave
Assaulting a free white person - with intent to murder
Defendent being arrained - pleads not guilty

Effingham County Clerk of the Superior Court
Effingham County Deed and Mortgage Record
Book L 1823 - 1828 Page 490/491
Transcribed by William Custer Knight (RK0012)
State of Georgia, Chatham County
December 3, 1827
W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt To Clem Powers
Know all men by these presents that we William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt, all of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty One Dollars and Fifty Cents, to us in hand paid by Clem Powers of the County of Effingham and state aforesaid, and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt where is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and of these presents so bargain and sell to the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns, two negroe or mulato girl slaves the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy with the future increase of their or either of their bodies. To have and to hold said bargained property to him the said Clem Powers his heirs and assigns forever. And we the said William Gaddy, Rufus Knight, Charles R. Tondee and William A. Prevatt for ourselves our heirs executors and Administrators all and singular the said bargained property unto the said Clem Powers, his heirs and assign against us and our heirs and against all and every other person and persons whatever shall and will warrant and defend by these presents. In witness whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals this third day of December in the year of our lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Seven. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of W. Gaddy - Rufus Knight - C.R. Tondee - W.A. Prevatt A true copy from the original this 9th day of January 1828 The words "with the future increase of their or either of the bodies" underlined before signing.
(Signed) C. Powers - William Garbeth

ESTATE: Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Wednesday, March 21, 1866
Emanuel County: R.B. Knight apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause , if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm

Washington County Georgia
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, August 15, 1866
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: All those indebted to the estate of Rufus Knight, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make imeediate payment of present their notes for
payment.
(Signed) R.B. Knight,Adm.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the
Record of Appraisements
1858 to 1875 Page 179
RK0007
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Inventory and appraisment contined of the estate
of Rufus Knight, deceased
66 head of Cattle at $10.00 per head 66.00
13 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 26.00
27 head of Hogs at $ 2.00 per head 54.00
25 head of Sheep at $ 2.00 per head 50.00
Lot of land being in Thomas County 490 acres 200.00
Lot of land being in Houston County 202 1/2 100.00
Different lots of land being in
Emanuel County about 1000 acres 2000.00
Lot of land being in Lumpkin County 40 acres 40.00

Georgia, Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator the above and forgoing contains a true appraisment of the goods chattles and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. With the best of our understanding and belief given under our hands and official signature this August 17th, 1866
(Signed)
James Stevens
William Stevens
Littleton Grubbs

Washington County Georgia
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Newspaper Clippings
Vol 1 - 1852 - 1866
By Ted Evans
Wednesday, November 28, 1866
Emanuel County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county one month from this date, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Rufus Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.
(Signed) R.B. Knight, Adm.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
1866 Rufus T. Knight
To Estate of Rufus Knight
Recd, from B. Richard for 5 head cattle $73.00
By cash for ladder 5 50/100 5.50
3 Lbs of wool 1.00 1 quart syrup .25 1.25
Received from Burough for ????? 5.00
By cash 5.00 5.00
For Fodder 2.75 2.75
Of B.W. Johnson in exchange of oven 18.00
Per the amount received and value of two bale ?? 228.75

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County Book "B" for the record of Appraisements 1858 - 1875
Transcribed by William Custer Knight - 02/18/05

Inventory and appraisement of Est. of Rufus Knight
RK0009
February 14, 1866

The above contains only a partial appraisal of the est. of Rufus Knight deceased the stock cattle and sheep not being appraised the administrator thinking is would not be of interest of the ------ to have the court & appraisor.
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

State of Georgia
Emanuel County
We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator. The above and forgoing contains a true appraisement of the goods chattle and credits of the estate of Rufus Knight deceased. To the best of our judgement and understanding given under our hand and official signature this February 14, 1866.
(signed) James Stephenus Littlefin Crop (?) William ?

I do hereby certify that the above appraisers was sworn to perform their duty - as appraisers according to law this the 14th day of February 1866,
(signed) James Stephens J.P.

A full inventory and schedule of many Books of Accounts & C of Rufus Knight deceased never in ---- have been produced to me which can be sufficiently accounted, but when there is a just and true account of which will be reimbursed by and this Feb 14 1866,
(signed) R. B. Knight
Admin.

Emanuel County, Probate Court Records
RK0009
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Sale list of portion of the perishable property of the estate of Rufus Knight Desc.

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Smith, James F. The Cherokee Land Lottery, Containing a Numerical List of the Names of the Fortunate Drawers in Said Lottery. New York: - , 1838.

Emanuel County Probate Court
RK0004
Land Plat Records Page 19
Georgia - Emanuel County
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Scale of 10 chains per. Inch.
Warrant dated the 10th of January 1848, and surveyed The 6th of December 1849 for Rufus Knight who resided in this state, A tract of forty two and half acres bounded as the above plat represents.
Advertised the 1st of April 1850
Surveyed by George W. Clifton
Certified by James H. Edenfield
(Signed) Matthew Coleman
(Signed) Rodolphus B. Knight

Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0015
October Term 1854
The Grand Jury selected and sworn and empaneled to serve at the present term of the court make the following presentments to wit we find our jail in good order and neatly kept, we find no necessity for leving any additional tax for the ensueing year, we further consider our roads in good order and our bridges (likewise) also as far as our knowledge extends we have further proceeded to make out a list of poor children and have returned the same to the ordinary of said county. We have no further presentments to make further than this body presents their thanks to his honor the judge of said court for his most kind and cordial treatment
to them during the present term to the states attorney.
Rufus Knight Foreman
Britain Scott

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next,
will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County,
within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also

825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr.,
to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also

1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions
or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also

444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also

300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy
executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Sandersville Herald, Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Wednesday, April 27, 1859
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Emanuel County: N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff, files to sell property of Charles McColloughs to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Rufus Knight; also property of David Griffin in favor of Superior Court; also, property of Thomas Smith in favor of William Hull; also, property of Seaborn Mosely in favor of Stephen Fendley; also, property of R. L. Pughley in favor of William W. Padget; also, property of S.M. Williams in favor of William S. Thompson.

Central Georgian
May 4, 1849

Legal Advertisments

Emanuel Sheriff's Sale

Will be sold before the Court-house door in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, on the first Tuesday in June next, within the legal hours of sale the following property to-wit:

Two tracts of pine land, on containing 700 acres more or less lying on Bakers Branch, adjoining Millers and others. One other tract containing 286 acres more or less, adjoining lands of David Griffin and others, all levied on as the property of Charles McColloughs, to satisfy three Superior Court fi fas in favor of Rufus Knight and others, vs. Charles McColloughs. Property pointed out by defendant.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 100 acres of pine land more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, and ajoining Charles McCollough and others, levied on and the property of David Griffin, to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of the officers of the Court, vs. David Griffin. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 250 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Ohoopie river, adjoining lands of Anthony Phillips, and others, with improvement, thereon, levied on the property of Thomas Smith, to satisfy two Superior Court fi fas, in favor of William Hail and others, vs. Thomas Smith. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 300 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on the Big Ohoopie river, adjoining James Godby and others, levied on as the property of Seaborn Mosley, to satisfy one Inferior Court fi fa in favor of Stephen Pendley, vs. Seaborn Mosley and William L. Mosley. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold two tracts of pine land, one containing 404 acres, more or less, one other tract containing 101 acres, more or less, all ajoining lands of E.T. Mosley and others, all levied on as the property of R.L. Pughley to satisfy on Superior Court fi fa in favor of William W. Padger, vs. R.L. Pughley and S.M. Williams. Property pointed out by defendent.

Also at the same time and place, will be sold 278 acres of pine land, more or less, lying on Pendleton Creek, ajoining lands of R.L. Pughley and others, levied on as the property of S.M. Williams to satisfy on Inferior Court fi fa in favor of William S. Thompson, vs. S.M. Williams, Pricipal, and .
R.L. Pughley and John A. Phillips, Security, on the stay of execution. Property pointed out by the defendent.

N.W. Briant, D. Sheriff.
17tds.

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
RK0005
Rufus Knight is locate on several pages
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
January the 10 in the year of 1846.
Met in persuance to adjourment
1st on motion of Mr. Richard Edenfield,
It is ordered that all persons indetted to the
Common School of Instruction pay up the interest
due and fifty percent on the principal, also
it's furthered ordered that Clarence (?) Durden
only pay 25 per cent on what they are security
for on Wm. Godfrey's notes.
Adjorned until the second saturday in July next
this January 10 in 1846.
(Signed by the following)
J.P. Stevens Con
John Roundtree Con
Richard Edenfield Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
Rufus Knight Con
B.S. Saul Con

Emanuel County,Georgia,Probate Court
A Record of School Funds
1823 - 1857
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
April 19 in the year of 1847
Met in persuance to adjournment
On motion of J.P. Stevens it is ordered
that the Treasurer present notes in
payment of school accounts if there is
no other funds in hand.
(Signed by the following)
John Roundtree Con
Wilson Rhyner Con
J.P. Stevens Con
B.S. Raul Con
John Gillis Con
Rufus Knight Con

Bill,
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, it is the flu not a cold. Anyway, I have at the top of the document that it was from Emanuel Co. Will Book A&B 1815-1907. I spoke to my sister tonight and she said she does not remember ever checking Emanuel Co. But that is what is in her handwriting. She is going to check tomorrow, her copy of Effingham Co., Georgia Annals which has quite a few Knights listed in that. Let me ask you if these names sound familiar to you in your searching. I have a copy of a deed from Deed Book L page 490 Effingham Co., Ga. but the entry states Chatham Co., W. Gaddy, Rufus Knight, C.R. Tondee & W.A. Prevatt to Clem Powers for two negores or Mulato girls the one called Mariah (alias Mary) about eight years of age and the other her sister about six years of age called Lucy C.R. Tondee was my 3th Great Grand father, I believe William Prevatte married Sarah Gaddy, daughter of Martha Gaddy Hollinger Speirs and This W. Gaddy could have been Sarah's brother, Martha's son. I have a tremendous amount of information on some of these lines, but I have not been working genealogy for some time, I am presently working on a History of a Georgia Regiment from the Civil War. So I put my genealogy on a back burner about 7 yrs ago, but still try to keep it active thru the mail list, just to have some memory when I get back to it if I ever get the book published. Do you know the Knights were in Edgefield Co., S.C. at one time? At least I believe I saw something earlier today when going through my files. I do know several of my family surnames were there and traveled down into Georgia together. I apologize for being so sketchy, but this flu really has me empty headed. When I am feeling better I will try to get together some info to send you. You mentioned you search the Emanuel Co. records, did you search the Effingham, Chatham Co. and Richmond Co, (Augusta, Ga.) That was the travel pattern they followed from S.C.
Will email later.
Linda

BIOGRAPHY: Emanuel County Probate Court
Minutes of Superior Court
1854 - 1860
RK0013
April 17, 1854
Georgia, Emanuel County
To the Hon. W.W. Hall one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of State The undersigned certifies that he has for a number of years been aquainted with Mr. Willis L. Denny that he is of good Moral Character and has for twelve months past studied law in the office and under the supervision of the undersigned.
April 17th, 1854
(Signed) R Knight
Atty at Law

Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, April 9, 1839
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Rufus Knight applies for letters of administration of the estate of James Grayum, late of said county, deceased.
(Signed) Joseph Tipton, C.C.O.

LAND: Georgia Newspaper Clippings
Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Georgia
Tuesday, June 1, 1858
Transcribed by William Custer Knight
Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
700 acres of land ajoining Lewis Collins, levied on as the property of Henry G. Warren,to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Prescott; Simeon Warren, security; also
825 acres of land ajoining G.W. Phillips, levied on as property of William Phillips Sr., to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Johnson; Emery Manor, security; also
1000 acres of land ajoining, levied on as property of Charles McCollough, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jehu Everett and Rufus Knight; also
444 acres of land ajoining E.T. Mosely, levied on as property of Robert J. Pughly, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Williamson; also
300 acres of land ajoining Jeffin Bird, levied on as property of Benjamin Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jackson Bird.
(Signed) Daniel Boatright, D. Sheriff

CENSUS: 1830 Census - 57th District Emanuel County, Georgia
Under Rufus Knight in the Males Section it shows
1 - Under 5 This may be Rodolphus his exact birth date not known
1 - 20 to 30
1 - 30 to 40 This would be Rufus

CEMETERY: A Tombstone Registry of Emanuel County, Georgia
by Dorsey Page 191
Knight Cemetery
Drive West from Midville towards Coleman Lake. Pass the road to Coleman Lake. Just past the first road to the left, there will be a driveway across a field to the right. The cemetery is in a field about a 1/4 mile down this road.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Record of Support
1856 - 1897 Pages 85-86
Georgia, Emanuel County
I John Bell ordinary of said county, The undersigned appointed for the
purpose of setting apart of appraisal of Andrew Knight & Saml Knight,
Agnes Knight & Annie Knight minors of Augustus Knight, Desc. A
sufficency either in money or property from the estate of Augustus
Knight, desc. for the support and maintenance for the space of 12 months
from the day of June 1885 & also a sufficient amount of household furniture
support that is obedience to the warrent directed to us for that purpose
we have set a part & assigned to the said Andrew Knight next a friend as
aforesaid for the children (minors) aforesaid the sum of $175.00 Dollars
less one hundred dollars and = cents.
Bal $75.00 In cash
Witness our hands & seals this Feb. 9th 1886.
(Signed by the following)
Wm Stevens
J.A. Brown
W.E. Brown
W.D. Stevens
W.L. Coleman

Rev. Pipkins helped form the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in 1867, located in Tennille,Washington,Georgia and then in 1877 he was again asked to help form a new church the Tennille Baptist Church.

Emanuel County Probate Court
Record of Support
1856 - 1897 Pages 85-86
Georgia, Emanuel County
In accordance with a warrent of appraisment to us directed from the Hon. Court of Ordinary, of said county authorizing & ordering us to set a part twelve months support for Ceala Knight widow of Augustus Knight late of said County, Desc.
We did appraise & set a part out of the Estate of Augustus
Knight, Desc. One Hundred Dollars to be paid to her the
said Ceala Knight for her 12 months support by P.J. Pipkins
Administrator, Augustus Knight, less Twenty Five Dollars for
one fourth the 12 months which the administrator claims that
the estate has supported her which leaves balance due her by
the Seventy Five Dollars witness our hands and seals this
Oct. 18th 1883
(Signed by the following)
E.L. Kirkland
G.B. Spence
J.H. Brown

Emanuel County Probate Court Records
FOK0004
Records of Vouchers of Administrators, Gaurdians
1869 - 1879 Page 40
$641.62 Recieved of J.C. McMillan Admin of R.B. Knight,
Six Hundred and Forty One 66/100 Dollars as a part of
my Distribution Share of the Est. of my father Rufus
Knight and should said amount exceed the sum due me from
the estate of my father. The balance of said sum I am to
account for to J.C. McMillan admin as aforesaid as a
part of my distribution share of the Estate of my
father - R.B. Knight
This Dec 2nd 1873
(Signed) F.A. Knight

Emanuel County Clerks Office
Book of Deeds and Mortgages
Book AA Page 471
1869 - 1882
Transcribed by William Knight
Sold to Francis O. Knight for $1925.00, one tract
of land in the 57th Dist. Emanuel County - Known as
The Knight Old Place containing 700 acres - +.
(Signed) L.W. Beachum
F.H. Beachum
December 2, 1873

Emanuel County Probate Court
Emanuel County - Court of Ordinary
Record Book "A" of Sales of Estates 1857 - 1874
Page 273
FOK0003/FOK0003A
List of the sale of the Lands belonging to the
Estate of R.B. Knight Sold Dec 2nd 1873.
One tract containing 400 Acres
To J.A. Bresson for $810.00
One tract containing 700 Acres
To Francis O. Knight $1925.00

OBITUARY: Transcribed by William Custer Knight
FOK0002/FOK0002A
March 8, 1921
Sandersville Herald
Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Death Of Mrs. Pipkin
A shadow of gloom rested over our
city on Tuesday when it became known
that the Grim Reaper had claimed the
gentle spirit of Mrs. Fannie Pipkin.
Her long useful life of more than eighty
years has left a lasting impression upon
the hearts of all who knew her. To-
gether with her sainted husband, Rev. P.J.
Pipkin, she worked for the education and
uplift of humanity and since the death of
her husband Mrs. Pipkin has continued her
influence for good. Quiet and unassuming,
a type of the gentility of the Old South,
Mrs. Pipkin was a true home maker. Hosts of
friends esteemed her for her sweet amiable
disposition and noble Christian character.
One daughter, Mrs. George Franklin, is left
to mourn the loss of a devoted mother and
much sympathy is felt for her in her great
sorrow. Truly "the death of the just is
like the end of a beautiful day."
And so the grave has its victory:
It is but crossing with abated breath
And with set face a little strip of sea
To find the loved ones waiting on the
shore
More bealutiful, more precious than before.

MARRIAGE: Friday, April 2, 1875
Sandersville Herald
Sandersville,Washington,Georgia
Married
On the 23d inst., in the city of Columbus,Ga., by
Rev. J.J. Hyman, Rev. P.J. Pipkin, of Washington
County, and Miss Fannie O. Knight, of Columbus.

Muscogee County Library
Micro-film Collection
Marriage's for March 1875, Page 293
FOK0005
Georgiam, Muscogge County
To any Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Jewish Minister, or Justice of the Peace:
You are hereby authorized to join Rev. Philip J. Pipkin and Fannie O. Knight in the holy state of Matrimony, according to the Constitution and Laws of this State; and for which this shall be your sufficent License.
Given under my hand and seal, this 23 day of March 1875
F.W. Brooks - Ordinary
Georgia, Muscogee County:
I do hereby certify that Rev. Philip J. Pipkin and Fannie O. Knight were duly joined in Matrimony, by me this 23 day of March 1875.
John J. Hepain M.G.